"Herzburg-Wright, licked his lips with satisfaction at the naughty exposure of her entire right ear, then feasted on the text."
P.20

"'These electrical-expert types have no time for tarradiddle,' G. G. Ashwood said irritably. 'Listen, Chip, this girl's parents work for Ray Hollis. If they knew she was here they'd give her a frontal lobotomy.'"
P.28

"It seems so—negative. I don't do anything; I don't move objects or turn stones into bread or give birth without impregnation or reverse the illness process in sick people. Or read minds. Or look into the future—not even common talents like that. I just negate somebody else's ability."
P.29

"'As a survival factor for the human race,' Joe said, 'it's as useful as the psi talents. Especially for...